A stirrup safety retainer for use with a stirrup on a saddle for a horse is disclosed. The safety stirrup retainer can include a first strap having a first end and a second end. A first connector can attach to the first end of the first strap and a second connector can attach to the second end of the first strap, such that when the first and second connectors are brought together, they are configured to releasably joining the first and second end of the first strap. The stirrup safety retainer can further include a second strap connected to the first strap. The stirrup safety retainer can further include a third strap connected to the first strap. The first and second connectors can comprise, respectively, male and female portions of a safety breakaway buckle.